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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.04, 12,960.29 and 6,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.04, 12,960.29 and 6,043.10 is: 8,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.04 : 12,960.29 = 6,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.04/12,960.29 = 6,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.04x = 12,960.29 × 6,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.04x = 78,320,256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,320,256.14/9,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.46

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